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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 14, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel awards scholarships

Students received the scholarships at the chapel's Mother's Day brunch and service on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 16727 Berwick Terrace sold for $976,900.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 14, 2017
Country Club East sells for $976,900

Real estate transactions for May 1-5

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • May 14, 2017
Music review: Outdoor Pops

Sarasota Orchestra and guests score a home run at annual outdoor concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Honorees Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 13, 2017
YMCA recognizes some of Sarasota’s biggest hearts

Seven residents were awarded the YMCA Golden Heart award on May 13 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 13, 2017
Center for Architecture Sarasota hosts The Modern Party

The annual fundraiser took place on May 12 at the Center for Architecture Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Braden River Elementary School fourth-graders listen to teacher Nicholas Leduc as he explains the history of the Ringling Circus.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 13, 2017
Braden River students turn the Ringling into a classroom

Teacher juggles fun, education during tour of The Ringling.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 13, 2017
St. Boniface Preschool throws end of year bash

With the end of school year in sight, parents, students and teachers gathered at St. Boniface Preschool for the end of school year party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathaniel Parrott, Alina Sanchez and Giovanni Rivera perform a patriotic play at Hershorin Schiff Community Day School' s Learning on Display night.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 13, 2017
Community Day School students put Learning on Display

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School hosts Learning on Display night to showcase student work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County softball roundup: 05.13.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 13, 2017
East County softball roundup: 05.13.17

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River both fall in regional finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Honoree Brian Kelly, Event Planner Mary Kenealy, Host Dick Vitale, Honoree Bob Huggins and V Foundation for Cancer Research CEO Susan Braun
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 12, 2017
Dick Vitale honors sports stars at annual gala

The sold-out 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala took place on May 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 12, 2017
Girls Inc. celebrates its Champions for Girls

The top supporters of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County were honored on May 11 at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2017
Tournament swings nearly $500,000 for education

Annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic benefits Manatee Education Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans and Town Manager Dave Bullock commented on FDOT' s Cortez Road project on Tuesday evening.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 12, 2017
Longboat Key leaders speak out on Cortez Road project

FDOT is considering changes to the intersection of Cortez Road and 119th Street West.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jen Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody are sworn in as city commissioners Friday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2017
New city commissioners officially take office

After the swearing-in of Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch, the City Commission selected Shelli Freeland Eddie as the new mayor of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 12, 2017
The Resort at Longboat Key Club honors area nurses

The luncheon was held on May 12, which was the final day of National Nurses Week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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